PSA: beware of plastic weed barriers : r/gardening
Just ripped out DOUBLE layers of contractor grade weed barrier in my front yard. And on top of that there was a thick layer of shredded tire mulch. So much plastic! I think the previous owner …
Black Plastic vs Landscape fabric around the foundation to ...
Jul 12, 2021 · Once properly graded around the foundation with soil, I plan to use river rock on top of the fabric/plastic. There has been a lot of discussion about plastic and landscape fabric …
Confused about black plastic sheeting for vegetable garden
Oct 16, 2021 · It's fine if the plastic isn't covered with something else like mulch. The problem with covering it is that it's really hard to uncover later because the mulch breaks down, is heavy, …
Where to get used plastic for tarp style “no till” garden?
I did layer of contractors paper, then cardboard sheets from Costco ( they got the perfect size of 4*4 and they will save it for you if you ask for them ) then thick layer of mulch.
Should I use a barrier underneath mulch? : r/homestead
Oct 14, 2023 · In theory it allows you to use less mulch, but it's hard to layer small boxes to get the proper coverage, and very annoying to cut holes for all my plants through the cardboard.
Plastic Mulch essentially Required for Organic Farming?
Certified organic production in the USA requires the use of plastic mulch over the biodegradable mulch permitted in Canadian and European organics. The biodegradable mulch, which looks, …
6m plastic or landscape fabric under rocks and mulch? I heard ...
Mar 24, 2023 · I too live in CO and have pretty killed most of my grass with layers of cardboard and mulch (and ripped out my fair share of old plastic). Aside from the bindweed, which winds …
I hate farming, but I like using my tractor : r/farming
Jul 8, 2023 · Get the mulch layer from Nolt’s produce supplies in Charles City, IA. I love mine, fairly inexpensive for what it will do for you me three acres of pumpkins. Use biodegradable …